Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Jasmin di Giava

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 886 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Jasmin di Giava

Tesori d'Oriente

3.72545 votes

Rank #6,275 SweetPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmin di Giava takes 6 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter.
Jasmin di Giava
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Christian Lacroix Ambre0/7

Jasmin di Giava6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jasmin di Giava
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Jasmin di Giava
Sillage & projection: Jasmin di Giava
Value for money: Jasmin di Giava
Versatility: Jasmin di Giava
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jasmin di Giava

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Jasmin di GiavaTesori d'Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.72/ 5 · 545 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerJasmin di GiavaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

341 votes

21%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

545 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityJasmin di Giava

SillageJasmin di Giava

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value93

Category winnerJasmin di GiavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

caramel69%

chocolate61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

Palisander RosewoodRoseJasmine

Base

AmberCaramel

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

JasminePassionfruitPeachRed BerriesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Berries, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJasmin di GiavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men3

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerJasmin di GiavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Ambre by Avon opens with tart red berries and bright mandarin orange before settling into a heart of palisander rosewood and rose. The base relies on golden amber and warm caramel, giving the blend a sweet, resinous glow suited for crisp autumn evenings.

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This affordable Italian import delivers a heavy dose of patchouli and sweet warmth without the steep designer price tag. It suits adventurous shoppers looking for a bold evening option that wraps the skin in dark chocolate and caramel. The blend leans towards cooler weather, offering a comforting aura when temperature…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jasmin di Giava?

Jasmin di Giava takes 6 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Jasmin di Giava is rated 3.72/5 from 545 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter. Choose Jasmin di Giava for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jasmin di Giava?

Jasmin di Giava lasts longest (Jasmin di Giava 66/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jasmin di Giava?

Jasmin di Giava projects furthest (Jasmin di Giava 63/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Jasmin di Giava smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jasmin di Giava better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jasmin di Giava is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Jasmin di Giava?

Christian Lacroix Ambre has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Caramel. Jasmin di Giava has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Passionfruit, Peach and Red Berries, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla.